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In 2010, I wrote this tribute to Dr. Dorothy I. Height: Highest Height As of April 20, 2010 Dorothy Height will not breathe again To this world she said good night After reaching her Highest Height In her 98 years, Dorothy Height worked more than enough Through situations pleasant and sometimes tough She was born […]

I was inspired to write and create a video of my poem, The Present. The Present is my tribute to the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture (“NMAAHC”) which had its Grand Opening on September 24, 2016. https://youtu.be/VRCHaZ3aWS0 Peace CeLillianne Green

On Saturday, July 9, 2016, I had the honor of delivering the Commemorative Poem, “They Prayed” for the Bicentennial of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, PA. The official program can be viewed on the link below. My name appears on Page 14 at 9:00 a.m. for the Bicentennial Moment. http://ame-church.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Official-2016-General-Conference-Agenda.pdf “They Prayed” can […]

My poem, “A Man’s Worth” is quoted in the following article about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-keeper-of-martin-luther-kings-legacy/2016/01/17/09d46056-bd4e-11e5-bcda-62a36b394160_story.html “A MAN’S WORTH” January 15, 1929 was the birth date Of the man who was called to combat hate The man who wanted freedom to ring The man of peace, Dr. Martin Luther King He […]

January 14, 2016 would have been the 76th birthday of Julian Bond who was born in 1940. On January 14, 2016, I had the honor of participating in a “Celebration of Life Convocation” for Julian Bond. http://www.philly.com/philly/education/20160115_Julian_Bond_remembered_at_Lincoln_U.html http://www.dailylocal.com/general-news/20160117/lincoln-honors-a-good-son-julian-bond It was held at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania where Julian Bond spent some of his formative years […]

WE DID IT!!!!! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!! On Sunday, June 21, 2015 at 6:00 p.m., we performed a Staged Reading of That Word in the DC Black Theatre Festival. The Staged Reading of the epic poem, That Word received a standing ovation and rave reviews from a crowded audience. I was very pleased with the performance, and I […]

4 days to Show Time: Sunday – June 21, 2015 – 6:00 PM. I am excited, exhausted, and looking forward to the event. June 16, 2015 was our 9th rehearsal. We were in full dress thanks to you. I think you will like our costumes. We also have a great addition to our cast which I will tell you […]

7 days to Show Time: Sunday – June 21, 2015 – 6:00 PM PLEASE NOTE : The venue is a renovated RED BRICK CHURCH on the St. Elizabeth’s East Campus. The building is visible from MLK, Jr. Ave. The venue has a free parking lot next to the building. There is also on street parking. The nearest Metro train station is Congress Heights Green […]

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A Bridge, The Poetic Primer on African and African American Experiences is an inspired collection of poetic essays. These essays cross the Middle Passage of the Atlantic Ocean on a metaphorical DNA bridge which connects Africa with her descendants. For those descendants forced to North and South America during the European slave trade and colonization, for those who are alive, centuries-removed from it, and for those yet-conceived, there is A Bridge.

The use of the n-word is unequivocally addressed in "That Word" by the Council of Elders in the spirit realm.

"That Word" is an inspired work of poetry. The Council of Elders in the Circle of Truth transports us through an otherworldly experience of the past, the present, and the future. From the opening to the closing meeting, the Council of Elders sees and speaks through a silence most profound. Those with ears are able to hear the transcended wisdom of the Elders. Their wisdom comes from an unmatched level of clarity about the Ancestors Lament, the Descendants Descent, the Oppressors Content, the Ancestors Intent, and the Descendants Ascent. Quite simply, the Elders know.

The Elders know the pain of wounds nearly four centuries old. They know the promise of healing, and they know the power of remembering. Above all, the Council of Elders knows love. It is the Elders’ love, centuries old and without end, that proclaims— that word is not your name. That word is profane.

“That Word” Testimonials

“CeLillianne Green’s That Word is an informative and inspirational masterpiece and a must read for anybody grappling with the true nature and ugliness of the N-word. This outstanding book has inspired the FPA to stand strong as to why That Word should be eliminated from the NFL playing fields.”

John Wooten, Chairman of the Fritz Pollard Alliance Foundation (http://fritzpollard.org)